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Elon Musk has humorously criticized OpenAI's new Ghibli-style image generation feature with a meme, highlighting tech resource priorities. Social media quickly embraced the whimsical photo transformation tool. Musk joined in by posting a humorous Ghibli-style image of himself. Users can create similar images using ChatGPT's Grok or Google Gemini, making this the latest internet sensation.
Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France's far-right National Front, has died at 96. Known for controversial anti-immigration rhetoric, he faced multiple convictions and was eventually ousted by his daughter, Marine Le Pen, who revamped the party into the National Rally.
South Africa's transition to the ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals involved an unexpected quick trip to Dubai. Despite the travel disruptions, batter Heinrich Klaasen is confident about their preparedness. Now in Lahore, the team is focused on their crucial match against New Zealand and aims to leverage their recent good form in ICC events.
Zomato's global head of finance, Hemal Jain, resigned after six years with the company. Her departure follows a recent Rs 803 crore GST demand notice against Zomato. This marks the second senior management exit in recent months, following co-founder Akriti Chopra's resignation in September.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni frequently visits the Maa Dewri Temple near Ranchi for divine blessings, especially ahead of major cricket tournaments. His spiritual visits draw large crowds, reflecting his humility and deep faith. The temple dedicated to Goddess Durga holds special significance for Dhoni, balancing his professional successes with personal beliefs.
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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced increased funding for the education sector, focusing on improving rural broadband connectivity and expanding infrastructure for IITs. Over the next five years, five newer IITs will accommodate 6,500 more students, and 10,000 technology research fellowships will be provided. The education ministry’s budget is set at Rs 1.